Question

when is it more appropriate to use online storage as compared to offline storage

Answer 1

Both Offline and Online storage has some pros and cons associated with each of them.

Since your question is primarily based upon the benefits of online storage, so i will give you the points or facts that are in the favour of online storage which gives it an edge over offline storage.

a) First measure that is connected to the storage is the security of data.

Since in online storage, the security management becomes easier due to available of world class facilities in terms of user id and password or simply the authentication and authorization, it gives you an edge over offline storage where you have to manage physical device.

b) This is the greatest asset of online storage - Accessibility.

With many online storage services, you can access your data from just about any device with an Internet connection. That means your home computer, your work computer, or even a smartphone or tablet.

Offline storage is limited to the physical device that the storage medium is connected to at the time.

c) Space is a point where you need to focus on both a bit as online storage offers a limited space. So if that limited storage works efficiently for you, undoubtly you can go for online storage as it gives edge over cost as well